Only about 8 of the most popular films in 2024 featured a woman aged 45 or older in a leading or co-leading role. By 2025, not a single top-grossing film featured a woman of color aged 45+ in a leading role.
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Women over 40 face a sharp decline in visibility. On broadcast programs, female representation in major roles plummets from 42% for women in their 30s to just 15% for those in their 40s. Only about 8 of the most popular films
Report: Mature Women in Entertainment and Cinema (2024–2026) They are often shown as "frumpy," "sickly," or
Progress for women behind the camera, who are often in the mature stages of their careers, has also stalled or regressed. Beyond the Stereotypes: The Reality of Aging Women in Films